Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-10-08

tire care Of them herself, and hired
other work which could better bear
neglect or delay. But Sunday was a
family festival, in the good old fash
Toned way, to thank God for his many
mercies, chief among them the bless
ings of home and love, they read,
studied or walked with the little
ones, resting and refreshing weary
souls and bodies with the sweet cor
dial of fresh air and domestic peace,
SO preparing to face the weeks work
with new courage and good cheer.
A rich, childless friend, who had
married for money and found misery,
asked this richer woman what kept
her always so serene, contented and
happy in spite of her poverty and
many cares. With a smile and a
glance about the humble room where
the rosy babies played, she answered
briefly:
"Plenty of love and work, sunshine
and little children"
1t was a whole sermon in a SEN
tence, and told the secret of a happy
home most eloquently.
There are many such homes, and
there might be more if people could
be brought to believe in the genuine
article, and not try to content them
selves with the shadow when the
substance is SO simple, so substantial,
and so possible for all who really de-
sire and deserve it. a5.s8.
Dear young men and maids, let one
who in the capacity ofteacher, nurse,
friend or author, has been much be-
hind the scenes for so years, assure
you that the secret of success lies with
yourselves as men and women now,
and in Gods good time as the fathers
and mothers of the coming genera
ton. Let it be a stronger, wiser, and
happier one than the present, and in
fitting yourselves for the high duty
of continuing the race, remember that
self-knowledge, %self-control, self-help
are all important and all possible il
you begin early, learn patiently, and
practice devoutly these lessons with
out which life is a failure, a burden
and a remorse.
Boys, for such l love to call you,
and such most of you ire till five and
twenty, set up a high standard OF
manhood and never tire of trying to
reach it. Don't begin your day with
a cigar and end it I'M theater, billiard
room or club room. Learn to take
pleasure temperately and so keep the
power of enjoyment fresh and strong.
Seek the society of wise men and
good women, and be sure the taste fol
wisdom and virtue will grow by
what it feeds on. All things infu'
ence the young for good DRILL ; choose
the best and let it teach you the true
conduct of life as naturally as sun and
rain nourish a young tree. "KeeI
%innocency, for at the endit shall profit
thy soul much and open heaven Il
thee" Never believe in the PERM
cious saying that "Young men mus
SOW wild oats" All men may SOW
good seed if they will, and reap hon
or, happiness and peace instead of the
bitter crop so many mourn over wher
the harvest comes. Keep a clear
mind, a brave spirit and a tender
heart, then you will have the RICH.
to ask some sweet woman to cast il
her lot with yours and make life ricf
and happy.
Girls, don't be in haste to wed
Buildup healthy bodies by good food
plenty of exercise and sleep. Lear
all the useful household arts befor,
you attempt to make a home. Guilt
vate your minds with the best books
that you may be able to teach you:
children much that school-trainins
alone will never give you. Choos'
your amusements wisely, for you'll
, must have pleasure, but need no
J waste itself in harmful frivolity
Above all, select your friends will
care. Avoid girls who live only TO
:, fashion, Irritation and enjoyment,a nC
use the privilege all women may
claim to decline the acquaintance o
young men whose lives will not bea.
, inspection by the innocent eyes 0
women. Let no delusion of wealth
| rank, comeliness or love tempt you Il
trust your happiness to such an one
Watch and wait till the true love
comes, even if it be all your life, TO
single blessedness is far better thai
double misery and wrong. Spinster
| are a very useful, happy, Independent
race, never more so than now whel